Masters Excellence Scholarship – University of Essex, January 2027 Entry

Overview

A 15% automatic tuition fee discount for UK home students with a First or 2:1 accepting an offer on any University of Essex Masters course starting January 2027.

Eligibility

Benefits

Application Process

The University of Essex Masters Excellence Scholarship is a tuition fee discount scheme, not a cash grant: UK graduates with a First or 2:1 who accept an offer on any full-time or part-time Essex Masters course get 15% off their tuition automatically.

This scholarship is restricted to UK ‘home’ students only who hold a degree from a UK university — it is not open to international students, despite sometimes appearing alongside international scholarship listings.

There are two separate deadlines depending on entry term: 31 March 2026 for October 2026 entry (already passed), and 31 October 2026 for January 2027 entry.

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Name: Masters Excellence Scholarship

Academic Year: 2026–27 (January 2027 intake)

Host Country: United Kingdom

Scholarship Provider: University of Essex

Administered Through: University of Essex Admissions

Eligible Applicants: UK ‘home’ students only, holding a UK degree

Study Location: Colchester (main campus), with Southend and Loughton campuses also available

Application Method: Automatic — assessed from your standard Masters course application

Study Levels

Open to all departments at postgraduate taught level:

• Master’s Degree (Taught, all departments)

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship is limited to UK home students with a First or 2:1 from a UK university — international applicants are not eligible.

• UK ‘home’ fee status
• Holds a degree from a UK university, with First Class or 2:1 classification
• Accepts an offer on any full-time or part-time Essex Masters course
• Applies to all departments at postgraduate taught level

The discount tier depends on prior degree classification (First Class or 2:1); no alternative supporting evidence is accepted in place of official transcripts.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship provides:

• A 15% discount on Masters tuition fees for the 2026–27 academic year, for First Class or 2:1 UK degree holders

How to Apply

There is no separate scholarship application. Eligibility is assessed automatically from the academic transcripts and certificates submitted with your standard Essex Masters course application.

Application Steps

1. Apply for a place on a full-time or part-time Essex Masters course, submitting your UK degree transcripts and certificates.
2. Accept your course offer by the applicable deadline for your intended intake.
3. No separate scholarship form is required — Essex assesses eligibility automatically from your submitted transcripts.
4. If eligible, the 15% discount is applied to your tuition fees.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 31 October 2026, 23:59 GMT — for courses starting January 2027 only.

A separate, earlier deadline of 31 March 2026, 23:59 BST applied to courses starting October 2026 — that deadline has already passed as of the current listing date. The 31 October 2026 deadline applies only to the January 2027 intake.

Important Information

• This scholarship is for UK home students only — not open to international students
• Two separate deadlines exist depending on intake: 31 March 2026 (October 2026 entry, already passed) and 31 October 2026 (January 2027 entry)
• It is a 15% fee discount, not a cash award
• No alternative supporting evidence is accepted in place of official UK degree transcripts

Official Application Portal

University of Essex – Masters Excellence Scholarship

Official Sources

Applicants should always prioritize information published by:

• University of Essex – Scholarships and Fees

Disclaimer: Scholarship availability, eligibility requirements, benefits, deadlines, and participating programs may change. Applicants should verify all information through the official sources before applying. This scholarship is restricted to UK home students only.